Scotch whisky is distilled from water, cereals and yeast. It must be matured for three years or more before bottling, and bottled at 40% or more alcohol by volume. There are five single malt producing regions, namely Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside.
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- ⭐ Core Definition: List of whisky distilleries in Scotland
- List of whisky distilleries in Scotland in the context of Scotch whisky
List of whisky distilleries in Scotland in the context of Scotch whisky
Scotch whisky (Scottish Gaelic: uisge-beatha na h-Alba; Scots: whisky/whiskie [ˈʍɪski] or whusk(e)y [ˈʍʌski]), often simply called whisky or Scotch, is malt whisky or grain whisky (or a blend of the two) made in Scotland.
The first known written mention of Scotch whisky is in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland of 1494. All Scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley. Commercial distilleries began introducing whisky made from wheat and rye in the late 18th century. As of May 2024, there were 151 whisky distilleries operating in Scotland, making Scotch whisky one of the most renowned geographical indications worldwide.
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